
Application is closed
This program will teach high school students fundamental principles of innovation in science and engineering using contemporary examples and how to design and build innovations of their own.






What is innovation? What makes them fail or succeed? This program will teach rising 9th through 12th grade high school students:
- Fundamental principles of innovation in science and engineering using contemporary examples, and
- How to design and build innovations of their own.
Students will learn how to use rapid prototyping tools and computer-aided design (CAD) modeling, conduct fieldwork to identify problems, and gain hands-on experience at NYU Tandon’s Makerspace designing and building solutions to these problems.
The focus of this program is to teach students transferable practical engineering skills and a framework for innovation translatable to other projects in college and their future careers. Using classic and contemporary examples of innovations across fields, students will gain insight into what features of innovations can define their success. Students will combine these skills through a project they will complete in this program.
On-campus, commuter or residential
Coursework
In the first week, student attendees will learn the fundamentals of manufacturing and prototyping through hands-on activities and tutorials. They will also discuss the advent of innovations in society in the fields of transportation, medicine, and electronics. These examples will help build an innovation framework to utilize in the second week. In week two, students will conduct fieldwork at NYU Tandon identifying problems and designing and building innovations to address these issues. At the end of week two, students will present their final inventions and innovations to their peers.
Must be Age 14+ the day program begins (minimum 15 years old for housing)
1 - Online Application
2 - Applicants are required to submit the following non-refundable application fee: $25.00
3 - A copy of your transcript. If you have taken Algebra II before, your transcript should include a copy of your grade for this course.
4 - Essays
1. Why are you interested in participating in this program? What parts of the program are you most interested in?
We know we're not the only horse in this rodeo! Tell us what makes our program stand out to you? Did a friend attend the program and convinced you its a great opportunity? Have you attended any other NYU programs? (250 words or less)
2. Identify one way that you think [Robotics/Computer Science/Machine Learning/Engineering] can be used to improve our way of life. (500 words of less)
3. What STEM activities have you undertaken in furthering your STEM interest? (up to 250 words)
4. Tell us how you currently make a difference or the ways you plan on making a difference when it comes to supporting diversity in STEM. (up to 250 words)
5 - International Students interested in Tandon Summer Programs are required to have:
A student visa such as the F-1 of J-1. B-1/B-2 or ESTA visas are not permitted. NYU’s Office of Global Services will be able to assist incoming students with obtaining their visas.
Proof of English Language Proficiency.
Deadline
December 15 – Application Opens
April 20 – Application Closes for Preferred Sessions (otherwise on a rolling basis till 5/1)
$2500 tuition
$100 materials fee
$100 events fee
$610 for optional housing and approximately $370 for meal plan packages
50% due (1) week of acceptance to hold your spot and the balance due (1) week before your session start date.
Tuition deposit is non-refundable.
*International Students - Please note there are additional fees associated with your visa process.
Financial Aid
Unfortunately scholarships and financial aid are not available for this program at this time.

Application is closed
Useful Resources

Tell us your
opinion about us